The hemostasis information provided through the Sonoclot Signature is quite extensive and covers coagulation, fibrin gel formation, clot retraction (platelet function) and lysis. To use this information, the user must be able to qualitatively evaluate a Sonoclot Signature. This evaluation is normally performed through pattern matching a new Signature to prior Sonoclot Signatures. The following Sonoclot Signatures form a foundation of Signature characteristics of both normal and abnormal hemostasis. All of the Sonoclot Signatures were collected from native whole blood using Sienco's SonACT Test (P/N 800-0432) unless otherwise noted. The graphic Signatures listed in this Sonoclot Signature Library and the Clinical Applications Chapter are for reference purpose. Actual results will vary and not necessarily match the reference Signatures.
| All of the library Sonoclot Signatures are printed using recommended settings for the Clot Signal Scale and the Time Scale. For most whole blood Sonoclot Signatures the Clot Signal Scale used is 0-120 AUTO, and the Time Scale is 0.33 cm per minute. The visual perception of a Sonoclot Signature is strongly influenced by the scale settings. Please be aware that your Sonoclot Signatures will look different than these library signatures if you choose to use scale settings different than Sienco's recommended scale settings. To illustrate this effect on your visual perception a Sonoclot Signature is shown twice - the upper Signature was printed with recommended scale settings, the lower Signature used a Clot Signal Scale of 0-150 and a Time Scale of 0.50 cm per minute. |
